Change plow hydraulic fluid, check hoses, grease pivots, and treat diesel before temperatures drop. A fluid change in a heated shop beats one on the roadside.
Plowing counts as severe service
Plowing loads the engine, transmission, and axles. Use the vehicle maker’s severe-service maintenance schedule for plow trucks.
Products by equipment.
Confirm the lubricant type, grade, and specifications in each equipment manual before ordering.
Plow and spreader hydraulics
Plow makers list a hydraulic fluid for their pumps; low-temperature fluids help in sub-zero starts where the maker permits them.
Shop AMSOIL directly with Jeff’s dealer number already attached, or open a business account. AMSOIL handles pricing, checkout, and shipping. If you contact AMSOIL another way, give them dealer number 30734402.
Prefer to talk it through? Email Jeff at [email protected] with your equipment, the fluid now in use, and your approximate volume.
Frequently asked questions
What hydraulic fluid goes in a snow plow?
The fluid the plow maker specifies for its pump. Some specify a low-temperature hydraulic fluid; check the plow model.
Does road salt affect lubrication?
Salt accelerates corrosion. Keep pivots greased and exposed metal protected, and rinse equipment after storms.
General maintenance information. Always follow your equipment manufacturer’s requirements and the current product data. Product availability, pricing, and account terms are set by AMSOIL.